Motivation

Motivation is a condition— usually an internal one— that initiates, activates, or ­maintains the individual’s goal- directed behavior (Shiraev& Levy, 168, 2013). According to the article, the two dimensions of motivation and a reciprocal model of the creative process, motivation is a creative process that involves both extrinsic and intrinsic models of motivation. Within the intrinsic model the desire to excel may be the result of the process of creativity itself, whereas, the extrinsic process denotes a measure of outcome from the creative process (Forgeard& Mecklenburg, 255, 2013).

Within an Eastern perspective, the creative process and performance of motivation may be more collective and based upon moral values or beliefs benefiting a group, whereas, in Western societies, goal direction becomes more individualistic emphasizing personality traits and cognitive performance (Forgeard& Mecklenburg, 257, 2013). Within cross-cultural research low and high levels of achievement were found based upon the standards that each culture placed before its individuals (Shiraev& Levy, 177, 2013).

This image of the Norwegian Olympic Ski Team exemplifies the collective nature of team spirit and the leader in the center of the photo is MaritBjorgen, the most highly decorated cross country skier in Olympic History.

Illustration provided for by Skilandslaget at MaritBjorgen Fan Club.

While explaining some universality within any culture a consideration could be given that expression brought through the creative process in motivation and that pro-social behavior can contribute to any culture in so much that even after death something remains (Forgeard& Mecklenburg, 258, 2013). History manifests itself through the highly motivational aspects of an individual’s life and even collectively can set precedence within any society.

The Daily Motivator is a website that emphasizes motivation through inspiration, guidance, and the implementation of sound positive life skills. It contains a reflective type reading for each day and can help strengthen a individuals desire to achieve success. http://www.greatday.com/. Another motivational website is motivation.com which has spiritual and a more personal self-orientated type element. This website bases its psyche on positive and confident traits of a person. http://www.motivation.com/.

Date: 2015-01-11; view: 1026